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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Rachel McGrath

FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Watchdog says latest mafs australia claims are disturbing - The Untold Story

  • Allegations of a "serious and disturbing" nature have been made against Married At First Sight Australia, with participants claiming they were not informed of their partners' criminal convictions.
  • Former participant Sierah Swepstone revealed she was unaware her partner, Billy Belcher, had drug-related convictions, raising concerns about participant safety and informed consent.
  • The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) said it "acknowledges the serious and disturbing matters" raised by the former participants.
  • Ofcom described the allegations as "deeply concerning" and expects Channel 4 to consider them in its ongoing reviews into contributor care for MAFS UK.
  • The future of MAFS UK is uncertain after three brides alleged sexual misconduct by their partners during filming, leading Channel 4 to remove episodes and launch a welfare review.

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